Respiratory Therapists (RT) FT Days

Flintridgehc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Newark, Ohio, seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for full-time day shifts. You will join a dedicated care team to provide high-quality respiratory care to our patients.

Responsibilities include operating ventilators and therapy devices, monitoring patient responses, and educating staff. A valid state RT license and completed school of respiratory therapy are required.

Qualifications

• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy.
• 1–3 months of related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate devices like ventilators and aerosol generators.
• Administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs per physician orders.
• Monitor patients' physiological responses and vital signs.
• Assist patients with breathing exercises.
• Observe and adjust equipment to optimize therapy.
• Maintain patient charts with therapy information.
• Inspect respiratory therapy equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Demonstrate procedures to trainees and staff.

Education

Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy

Job description

Respiratory Therapists (RT) Full-Time Days

Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation

Location: Newark, Ohio

About the Role:

Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation, a skilled nursing facility providing short-term rehabilitation and extended care, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our team. As a Respiratory Therapist (RT) with our facility, you will have the opportunity to work with a progressive, high-quality care team to deliver innovative therapy techniques and professional medical care to our patients. Our goal is to enable you to achieve the quality of life you deserve in a comfortable and intimate environment.

Responsibilities:

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators

• Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment and administers medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients under the orders of Physician

• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy through patient vital signs

• Assists patient in performing breathing exercises

• Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy

• Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information

• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently

• Orders repairs when needed

• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other healthcare personnel

Requirements:

• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License

• Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy

• One to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work with a progressive, high-quality care team

• Intimate atmosphere to provide comfortable recovery

• Professional development opportunities

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